Removing & Installing Body Components
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Battery
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Maintenance
Battery
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Removal
Make sure the ignition switch is off.
1.
Remove the seat.
2.
Unhook the rubber strap.
3.
Disconnect the negative
-
terminal from
the battery.
4.
Disconnect the positive
+
terminal from
the battery.
5.
Remove the battery taking care not to
drop the terminal nuts.
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Installation
Install the parts in the reverse order of
removal. Always connect the positive
+
terminal first. Make sure that bolts and nuts
are tight.
The clock will be reset AM 1:00 if the battery
is disconnected.
For proper handling of the battery, see
“Maintenance Fundamentals.“
“Battery Goes Dead.“
Negative
terminal
Positive
terminal
Rubber strap
Battery